Last night was the third night we spent in our new house. Everything worked out, and I think we are right where we are supposed to be. Before moving in here, we spent 4 nights in a vacation rental. So I guess I can say I've lived in Salida for a week. A few of the highlights:
- Last night, I called out to the cul-de-sac to get my family into the house for dinner. As soon as she finished, Kinnie went right back out to scooter with two girls who live 3 and 4 doors down.
- I did my first big grocery shopping trip yesterday afternoon, and given that it was a Friday, I figured the store would be packed with residents and tourists alike. The parking lot was full, but the store itself felt about as busy as my usual grocery shopping stop in Denver on a Wednesday afternoon.
-Speaking of grocery store, it appears to be a great meeting place. There were at least three conversations occurring in various aisles between friends who just happened to run into each other there.
- Our next door neighbor brought a fantastic cinnamon loaf from the farmer's market as a welcome gift.
- Our neighbor two doors down provided me with enough free plants to officially start my vegetable garden.
-Our neighborhood is so quiet that I can let Kinnie out to play without worrying too much. I already know that everyone is looking out for her, along with the rest of the kids.
- I'm sitting on my couch, in my living room, typing this. Out the window to my left is a stunning view of the Collegiates.
- Every morning so far, the air is crisp. Even though it is July.
On day 3 of being here, I had to take the pups to the vet for what turned out to be kennel cough. The man working the front desk there told me he had come from the metro area, but now "develops a rash" if he gets within 15 miles of I-25. He went on to say that the only time there will be traffic in Salida is when two trailers are moseying down highway 50 side by side at 30 miles per hour. He noted, though, that it doesn't really bother people here.
It's too early to know how this will feel in the long run. And there are parts that are hard- particularly being far from family and friends. But, so far, it is exactly what I hoped for.
